Servicing and repairing waste handling equipment requires a unique blend of technical skills and customer service expertise. As a Service Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance of compactors, balers, and other machinery.
This role involves servicing and repairing waste handling equipment, attending breakdowns, and providing first-time fixes. You will also be driving approximately 100 miles per day to client sites, collaborating with teams on-site and remotely via calls or video, and occasionally working away from home and outside regular hours.
Key Responsibilities
* Servicing and repairing compactors, balers, and other waste handling equipment
* Attending breakdowns and providing first-time fixes
* Driving to client sites and collaborating with teams
In order to excel in this role, you will need to have experience with hydraulics and 3-phase electrics, a background in maintenance and road-based service roles, and strong customer service skills. You should also be able to read electrical drawings and support other engineers remotely. Knowledge of compactors and balers is advantageous, as is flexibility for overnight stays, early starts, and late finishes.
Requirements
* Experience with hydraulics and 3-phase electrics
* Background in maintenance and road-based service roles
* Ability to read electrical drawings and support other engineers remotely
* Knowledge of compactors and balers (advantageous)
* Flexibility for overnight stays, early starts, and late finishes
* Valid UK driving licence and strong customer service skills
Benefits
* Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
* Company van and mobile phone supplied
* Cash incentives for attendance and stand-by
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing after 5 years)
* Comprehensive training and development opportunities
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a high level of technical competence. If you are a team player with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic, we would love to hear from you.